Traveling with Hearing Loss: Tips for Trips
Traveling can be incredible. Visiting new places you’ve never been or going back to a favorite vacation spot can all be rejuvenating and help make new memories. However, if you have hearing loss, you might be wary of traveling. While hearing loss can create new...
Home Hearing Test Kits: Are They Reliable?
There are so many things that can be done from the comfort of our homes. Between health apps we can run from our smartphone to home COVID tests, we have grown accustomed to self-service options. The same has happened with home hearing test kits. While these tests have...
Common Myths and Truths About Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is nothing new. It’s been something humans have had to deal with for thousands of years. Thankfully, technology has advanced to the point that hearing aids are helping those coping with hearing loss to live full and active lives. However, there are still...
Understanding Earwax and When to Seek Treatment
The medical term for earwax is cerumen. It’s a substance produced by the body to help protect the delicate space in your inner ear. Most people consider it dirty or annoying, but it plays a vital role in maintaining their hearing health. Here, we will explore what...
How Stress Affects Hearing and What You Can Do About It
Everybody experiences stress sometimes. It’s just part of life. We might feel stress from family, friendships, school, work, or extracurricular activities. Most people realize that it can lead some to have trouble sleeping, headaches, or an upset stomach. What they...
Common Ear Infections and Their Impact on Hearing
Ear infections are a fairly common condition. These can cause severe pain and discomfort, and more importantly, they can damage your hearing. Understanding the causes of ear infections and their impact on hearing health is important for maintaining our hearing. What...
Understanding the Brain’s Role in Hearing
Many people think that the ears control hearing, but that’s not exactly how it works. Hearing is a full-body experience that relies mostly on the brain. The ears only collect vibrations, but the brain turns those vibrations into sounds with meaning. Whether it’s the...
The Link Between Untreated Hearing Loss and Dementia
Many people see hearing loss as something that affects their ability to take part in conversations and pick up on background noise. But they might not realize that it also has a major impact on their brain. According to research, untreated hearing loss can increase...